Childcare Cook

Company: Bright Horizons Children's Centers
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

Posting Title: Child Care Center Cook Bring your cooking talents and kitchen management skills as a Cook at Bright Horizons. You'll plan menus, prepare meals, and order inventory as you make a real difference in the lives of children, families, and staff.Compensation:The hourly rate for this position is between $15.88 - $22.36 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.Benefits:Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program*Benefits vary based on full-time/part-time statusAs a Cook, you will:
  • Plan and prepare nutritionally balanced meals for children and staff.
  • Keep an accurate inventory of supplies and place orders as needed.
  • Manage all aspects of prepping and preparing meals, as well as cleaning and complying with sanitation requirements.Requirements:Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
    • At least 18 years of age with a high school degree or GED required
    • Relevant experience working in a licensed child care center, public school, or commercial kitchen required
    • Food service/food handler permit or license according to state/local regulations requiredPursue your passion for early learning. Fulfill your purpose to make a difference for children and families. Explore the possibilities of where a Bright Horizons career can take you - in a workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion where you can be you. Come build a brighter future at one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Apply today!Life at Bright Horizons:Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: , and ).If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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